by Irish Referral Agency | Nov 20, 2023 | News
Increased risk for scams targeting older people. The holiday season is a time of joy and generosity but also a time of increased risk for scams and fraud targeting older people. Scammers may use various tactics to trick seniors into giving away their money or personal...
by Irish Referral Agency | Nov 10, 2023 | News
Bladder issues are common among older adults, especially women. They can affect your quality of life, your self-esteem, and your social activities. However, bladder issues are not inevitable or normal parts of aging. They can often be treated or managed with simple...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 30, 2023 | News
Over the years, a senior may have steadily increased the size of the home in which they live. If a number of children were part of the family, the need for a larger home may have increased the need for size. But, as the children move away, the house does not...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 20, 2023 | News
Getting a colonoscopy every ten years has become somewhat of a norm for those people over 50 years old, Despite the discomfort and mild embarrassment associated with the procedure, many elders are getting regular colon cancer screenings–so regularly, in fact, that...
by Irish Referral Agency | Oct 10, 2023 | News
If you are over 60 (or care for someone who is), it is highly probable that you (or they) had a case of chicken pox when you were young. The vaccine for chicken pox was released in 1995, meaning you were probably infected long before it was available. You are also...
by Irish Referral Agency | Sep 30, 2023 | News
Wrinkles, loss of strength, gray hair. All signs of aging. Less obvious is the impact on the brain. Much research is going toward the changes in the older brain, such as a decline in memory and cognitive abilities. Memory Storage Certain parts of the brain are...
